15.002
Vaiśampāyana said.
Thus, having been honored by the Pāṇḍavas, King Ambikāsuta (the son of Ambikā) lived as he did before, surrounded by sages. (15-2-1)
The foremost of the Kurus gave land grants gifted to Brahmanas. The son of Kunti, the king, gladly approved all of it. (15-2-2)
The compassionate king Yudhishthira, being pleased, then spoke to his brothers and ministers, the lord of the earth. (15-2-3)
This king is to be respected by me and by you all; whoever will stand under the command of Dhṛtarāṣṭra, he is my friend. Anyone acting contrary is my enemy and should be rejected. (15-2-4)
On the days that have been appointed and in connection with the funeral rites for the sons, the king should grant to all as much as is intended by the person. (15-2-5)
Then that great-minded king Dhritarashtra of the Kauravas gave wealth repeatedly to the Brahmins of great worth. (15-2-6)
King Yudhishthira, Bhīma, Arjuna, and the twins Nakula and Sahadeva, all followed, out of consideration for Dhritarashtra. (15-2-7)
It is being considered: "How indeed, as the king is aged and overwhelmed with grief for his son, will he not die, having received this grief caused by us?" (15-2-8)
It was decided that, as long as the chief of the Kurus's living son was happy, he should have that happiness and enjoyments. (15-2-9)
Then all five Pāṇḍava brothers, remaining united and of such character, stayed under Dhṛtarāṣṭra's rule. (15-2-10)
And Dhritarashtra beheld those heroes, trained and standing in discipline, abiding always in the conduct of pupils, as a teacher would. (15-2-11)
Gandhari, indeed, having performed various śrāddha rites for her sons and having given gifts to the Brāhmaṇas as desired, truly attained freedom from debt. (15-2-12)
Thus, king Yudhisthira, the foremost of those upholding dharma, together with his brothers, respectfully honored that ruler. (15-2-13)
